Class Title
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Beginning Survey Course for Electric Quilt 6
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Description
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In this
EQ6 introduction,
learn to use the block library, set blocks into quilt layouts,
add borders, color blocks on the quilt, and print patterns. This
is a computer hands-on class. Students
must be familiar
with using their own laptops. There will be no instruction or
tech support for the use of laptops/computers.
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Supply List
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- Laptop computer with EQ6 installed and activated prior
to coming to class.
* ALTERNATIVE 1: For students who do not yet own EQ6, with
prior arrangement with the instructor (via email), the
instructor will provide a copy of the program with a limited
time use license to load into the student’s personal laptop.
Loading of the program must take place prior to the
beginning of the class period so class time is not
interrupted.
* ALTERNATIVE 2: For classes in a computer lab, with prior
arrangement with the instructor, the instructor will provide
a copy of the program with a limited time use license to
load into the computers in the lab.
- Power supply for the laptop
- External mouse that is compatible with the laptop
- Mouse pad
- Spare battery if mouse is wireless
- Note-taking materials
- EQ6 User manual
- A picture of a traditional quilt you would like to draw
in EQ6
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Student Level
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Open to EQ6
owners with little or no prior
EQ6 knowledge or
experience. Also open to those who would like to try EQ6 before
purchasing.
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Class Length
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6 hours plus
lunch break
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Class Size
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24, as long as there is adequate table space for each student and
laptop plus note-taking materials.
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Teacher Will Provide
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- LCD projector if venue does not have one
- Handouts to support instruction
- Personal laptop to use for demonstrations
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Classroom Requirements
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- Projection screen or unbroken surface with little or no
texture, size appropriate for classroom
- Lavaliere microphone if classroom is large
- Electricity: The classroom must have enough outlets to
connect 25 computers (including the instructor’s) and one
LCD projector without worry of power fluctuations.
- Tables for students with adequate space for setting up
laptop and note-taking materials
- Display table for teacher
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